S.C. Beaches Reopen — Or Not — Reflecting A Divide Over Coronavirus Shutdown
Some of the state's most popular beaches opted to stay closed and others reopened, creating a hopscotch pattern of differing polices.
Politics
DOJ Would Support Legal Action If Governors' Restrictions Go 'Too Far,' Barr Says
Attorney General William Barr said the Justice Department would consider legal consequences against states that continue to impose strict coronavirus restrictions.
Mail-In Voting Sparks New Political Battle, Endangers Elections
The push to expand mail-in voting during the pandemic has led to a new legal battle between political parties and related interest groups. The conflict might have a major impact on upcoming elections.
President Trump Is Considering Pausing Immigration To U.S.
President Trump announced in a late-night tweet that he would suspend immigration into the U.S. But that executive order — which has not yet been released — may contain some big exemptions.
Congress Reaches Deal On Expansion Of Emergency Funding
Bipartisan negotiators and the Trump administration reached a deal on spending more money to support small businesses, as well as to assist hospitals and improve testing nationwide.
Trump Says He'll 'Temporarily Suspend Immigration' Over Coronavirus Fears
Details of the president's plan, including to whom it would apply, how long it would last and when it would go into effect, are unclear.
Some Not-So-Small Companies Are Getting Small-Business Loans Under PPP
The government's $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program had to be thrown together quickly, and the criteria for which companies can receive benefits were kept loose.
Milwaukee Claims 7 Coronavirus Cases Tied To Controversial Wisconsin Election
Approximately 400,000 people voted in person in Wisconsin after courts and GOP lawmakers rebuffed proposals to postpone the election or conduct it by mail.
Supreme Court Guarantees Right To Unanimous Verdict In Serious Criminal Trials
The justices struck down laws in two states that allowed convictions for serious crimes without unanimous jury verdicts.
Timeline: What Trump Has Said And Done About The Coronavirus
President Trump has delivered an ever-evolving message to the American public about the coronavirus pandemic. We compare Trump's remarks and actions to his administration's.